VP, Clinical Research Operations

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 199,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery seeks an experienced leader to oversee clinical research operations and strategic programs across service lines in New York. You will align standards, improve quality, and drive investigator support while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in research leadership, a master’s in public health (doctoral preferred), and a track record of collaboration with clinical and executive teams to advance institutional research goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical research/operations leadership.
• 5+ years leading research programs or institutional initiatives.
• Experience at academic medical center or health system.
• Oversee trials, registries, quality programs, and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational vision for clinical research across service lines.
• Set enterprise-wide standards and policies for quality and compliance.
• Align operations with strategic priorities and service-line goals.
• Improve investigator support and research depth.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee registry submissions and data integrity.
• Partner with leadership for workforce strategy and development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Electronic regulatory systems

Research databases

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery seeks an experienced leader to oversee clinical research operations and strategic programs across service lines in New York. You will align standards, improve quality, and drive investigator support while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in research leadership, a master’s in public health (doctoral preferred), and a track record of collaboration with clinical and executive teams to advance institutional research goals.